African Mission Healthcare

Kenya

AIC Cure International Hospital

Patients at AIC Cure International Hospital

Brian is 10 years old and a student from Kenya. He is the youngest of four children. He was born with a condition known as Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (CP), which has greatly affected his mobility. Brian cannot walk and only crawls from one place to another. This has made daily activities difficult for him and his family. After his birth, his mother was referred to a nearby hospital for specialized care. Brian underwent several physiotherapy sessions, hoping to see improvement. Unfortunately, his condition did not get better. As a widow, Brian’s mother works tirelessly, taking on casual jobs like crushing stones into ballast and selling them, to provide for her family. Despite the hardship, she has never given up on finding help for her son. Brian attends a special school within their village that supports children with different disabilities. Brian was diagnosed with clubfoot on his right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Brian traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on February 20th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Brian's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk on his feet, play with other children, become more independent, and continue with his education without limitations. “When I first learned about my son’s condition, I was in great shock. I did not know what the future would look like for him,” Brian’s mother recalls softly. She added, I hope to see my son receive treatment, walk on his own, play and interact freely with other children, and continue with his education without any challenges.”

$919raised
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Michael is a 10-year-old student from Kenya. When his mother was pregnant with him, she went through a very hard time. She had married into a different tribe, and this brought her a lot of pain. “I was rejected because I was seen as a foreigner,” she said quietly. “This made my pregnancy very difficult. Then my only son was born with clubfoot, and life felt too heavy to bear.” Clubfoot is a condition where one or both feet turn inward, affecting the bones and muscles. Michael lived with this condition on both of his feet for almost ten years without treatment. As he grew older, walking became painful and tiring. “My feet are very sensitive,” Michael said. “I cannot walk without my slip-on shoes. I want to walk fast or even run, but I cannot.” Many times, he leaned on walls for support while watching other children walk and play freely. His mother's pain grew deeper when her in-laws rejected her and her husband, saying their child was cursed. Michael’s father supported them at that time. But after everything they went through, they stopped looking for treatment, and Michael grew up with the condition. Even so, they still hoped that one day things would change. In 2025, that hope came back when they moved to a new village. A neighbor told Michael's mom about CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya. Fortunately, Michael traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. At the clinic, the doctors examined Michael and quickly scheduled him for surgery. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on March 25th. While Michael is scheduled for surgery, his family cannot afford it. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Michael's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily and attend school without disruptions. "I am looking forward to getting better so that I can continue with my studies and engage with my friends in playing football," Michael told us.

$1,158raised
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Musa is a jovial and sociable 14-year-old boy from Narok County in Kenya. He is the last born in a family of seven, and is currently a Grade 7 student. His mother is a home maker, while his father works as a small-scale farmer to provide for their family. Like many boys his age, Musa enjoys being active, but his biggest dream is to become an athlete in the future. However, Musa’s journey has not been easy. He was born with bilateral clubfoot, a condition where the feet are twisted out of shape, which makes walking and running difficult. Because of this condition, Musa has often struggled with mobility, which has limited his ability to run and participate in sports like other children. Despite these challenges, Musa has not given up on his dreams. Musa is not new to our medical partner's care center, AIC CURE Hospital. He previously underwent surgery on his right foot, which is now corrected, greatly improving his mobility. Musa now needs corrective surgery on his left foot. Although resources are limited, Musa’s parents remain hopeful and supportive as their son continues his treatment journey. Musa was admitted to the hospital, and is currently undergoing serial casting in preparation for surgery on his left foot. Musa is scheduled for clubfoot repair surgery on March 11th at AIC CURE Hopsital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Musa's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to stand upright, walk comfortably, run freely, and continue with his studies without hindrance. Most importantly, it will bring him closer to chasing his dream of becoming an athlete and, perhaps one day, representing Kenya in international athletic events. Musa says: “I really looking forward to standing upright, walking well, and achieving my dream of becoming an athlete in the future."

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Mitchelle is a 12-year-old girl from Kenya. She is shy but determined. Mitchelle is in eighth grade and dreams of becoming a teacher one day. Her inspiration comes from her English teacher, whose passion and eagerness in the classroom motivate Mitchelle to pursue the same path and help others learn. We met Mitchelle at CURE Children’s Hospital, where she had come for treatment, accompanied by her parents. Her mother is a peasant farmer who works hard to support the family and ensure her children have the opportunity to go to school. Mitchelle was born healthy and grew up like any other child. However, last year, while visiting her aunt, something unusual was noticed. As Mitchelle bathed, her aunt noticed a pronounced bend in her spine, affecting her posture while standing, walking, and causing pain while bending. Concerned, she immediately informed Mitchelle’s parents and advised them to seek medical help. Her aunt also told them about the CURE mobile clinic in Kabarnet, encouraging them to attend so that Mitchelle could be examined by specialists. Physicians at AIC Cure International Hospital determined that Mitchelle should undergo a procedure called a spinal fusion. This surgery fuses two or more unstable vertebrae together to reinforce the back structure with the goal of reducing pain and easing symptoms. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on March 19th, and once completed, it will hopefully improve Mitchelle's quality of life. “I am looking forward to getting better so that I can stand upright, return to school comfortably, and continue working hard to become a teacher one day,” Mitchelle shared softly.

$986raised
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Akai is a four-year-old girl from Kenya. She is the third-born in a family of four children. Akai experiences misalignment of her legs, and due to financial challenges, she has not been able to receive treatment for her condition before. Akai's condition was not noticeable until she began walking. Her mother noticed her legs were bowed, which made it difficult for her to run and play comfortably, and has led to isolation from her peers. Her guardian shared that Akai is supposed to start school soon, but due to the stigmatization she has been facing, it might be difficult for her to do so until she receives treatment. Fortunately, Akai was able to connect with our medical partner's hospital for review and treatment. On May 21st, she will undergo surgery to correct her condition and improve her quality of life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the cost of Akai's procedure and care. Akai's guardian said, "We will be grateful to see her walking like other children."

$687raised
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Tennyson is a playful 11-year-old boy from Kenya. He is currently in grade 3 and loves drawing and playing with friends. His father is a construction worker, while his mother is a home maker. Tennyson has clubfoot of right foot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. Tennyson was also born with a hearing impairment. His mother first noticed that his right foot was bending when he was three years old. “He struggled to walk and would often complain of pain, and as he grew, it only got worse,” she recalls. They sought help at a nearby hospital but were informed that the condition could not be treated there. With no clear solution, they returned home. As time passed, the condition worsened. The pain increased, Tennyson's foot began to swell, and walking became more difficult. Eventually, Tennyson had to stop going to school because he could no longer walk. One of his teachers grew concerned and reached out to the family. After learning about Tennyson’s condition, the teacher informed his mother about a mobile clinic by AIC CURE Hospital, where Tennyson could undergo a review. At the clinic, Tennyson was assessed and scheduled for serial casting and a clubfoot surgery. He has been undergoing the casting and is now ready for the repair surgery, which has been scheduled for May 25th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Tennyson's clubfoot repair. After treatment, his foot will gradually straighten and restore his ability to walk. Tennyson's mother says: “I am praying that his foot will be straightened, so that he can walk without pain, go back to school, and live like other children.”

$786raised
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Benson is an 11-year-old boy from Kenya. His mother shared that she first noticed a problem with his foot when he was almost two years old. At the time, she hoped he would eventually outgrow it and begin walking better, but the condition persisted. Determined to find help for her son, she took Benson to hospital. Benson has Equinus deformity, a condition in which the upward bending motion of the ankle joint (dorsiflexion) is limited. This causes him to walk on his toes instead of placing his entire foot on the ground. The condition developed as a result of cerebral palsy, a condition he was born with. Over the last few years, Benson has attended physiotherapy sessions, surgery and has been fitted with corrective splints to realign his foot, but each time, the procedures did not achieve the expected results. His mother got increasingly worried about his health and future, until a friend informed her about specialized care at our medical partner's care center, AIC CURE Hospital. Benson is presently admitted at AIC CURE Hospital in preparation of his corrective surgery. The procedure represents a significant opportunity to improve his quality of life, as his condition has limited many of the activities and opportunities he would otherwise enjoy. He often experiences pain in his leg, especially during cold weather, making it difficult for him to walk comfortably. Benson's surgery has been scheduled for June 11th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 for the treatment that will provide Benson greater mobility, reduced pain, and the chance to pursue his dreams with renewed confidence and independence. He says: "I am looking forward to a quick healing so that I can continue with my regular life."

$679raised
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Ann is a bright 12-year-old girl from Kenya. She is the firstborn in a family of six children and is a fourth-grade student. She dreams of becoming a doctor so that she can one day support vulnerable children in her community who often struggle to access healthcare services. Her father is a small-scale farmer who works hard to support his family. Ann has clubfoot in both feet, a condition that has significantly affected her mobility. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. She is unable to stand upright or walk long distances. Living in a hilly and rocky area has made everyday activities, including attending school, extremely challenging. To ensure that she does not miss classes, her father has often had to pay for motorcycle transport to take her to and from school despite the financial burden and the long distances involved. Ann experiences teasing from some of her peers, which has affected her confidence and social interactions. Ann is currently receiving treatment at our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital, and is scheduled to undergo serial casting followed by corrective surgery to address her condition. This treatment is expected to improve her mobility, restore her confidence, and allow her to walk, learn, and thrive like other children her age. On June 10th, Ann will undergo clubfoot repair surgery, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Ann's treatment and care. After her recovery, she will be one step closer to achieving her dream of becoming a doctor and making a difference in the lives of children facing challenges similar to her own. “I would love to have feet just like my friends and other children,” Ann shared. “I want to recover fully, walk confidently, and live a normal life just like my friends,” she added.

$1,286raised
Fully funded

Nathan is a two-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the third-born out of four children. His mother is a housewife, while his father is a small-scale farmer who works hard to provide for the family’s basic needs. Nathan was born with bilateral clubfoot, a condition in which both feet are twisted out of shape. This condition has made it difficult for him to achieve normal developmental milestones such as standing and walking. He is unable to move around independently, which deeply concerns his parents as they watch other children his age play and walk freely. In addition to clubfoot, Nathan was born with another birth condition, which took priority for treatment. Navigating multiple diagnoses has been financially challenging for the family, and Nathan’s mother made the important decision to bring Nathan to our partner’s medical care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, doctors determined that Nathan would need serial casting, followed by clubfoot repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Nathan's clubfoot treatment. The surgery is scheduled to occur on June 9th. His family is immensely grateful that this treatment will give Nathan the opportunity to stand, walk, and enjoy childhood activities like other children his age. Nathan’s mother shared, “I am looking forward to the day my son will walk like other children, play freely, and finally be able to join school.”

$1,286raised
Fully funded

Jane is a 12-year-old girl from Kenya, the third born child in a family of five children. Jane was born healthy, but when she began walking, her mother noticed that her spine appeared bent. She was diagnosed with scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. Despite the challenges she faces with mobility, Jane remains optimistic and looks forward to receiving treatment so that she can return to school and catch up with her studies. Her mother is not formally unemployed and, due to the responsibility of caring for her other children, Jane was accompanied to the hospital by her aunt. Her aunt explains, “My sister is a single mother struggling to raise her children in a rented house, and caring for a child with a disability has not been easy.” Recognizing the difficulties her sister faces in balancing household responsibilities and frequent hospital visits, she volunteered to accompany Jane for treatment. Jane's condition has significantly affected her education. Frequent hospital visits have caused her to fall behind in her studies, and the physical limitations resulting from her condition have made it difficult for her to participate in games and other physical activities at school. Although her aunt is not familiar with all the hospitals where Jane previously sought treatment, she knows that the family had visited several healthcare facilities in search of help. Jane's mother eventually learned about our medical partner, AIC CURE Hospital, through a friend. For the past month, Jane has been at the hospital undergoing Halo-pelvic traction, a specialized orthopedic procedure used to correct severe and rigid spinal deformities. Physicians at AIC Cure International Hospital determined that Jane should undergo a procedure called a spinal fusion. This surgery fuses two or more unstable vertebrae together to reinforce the back structure with the goal of reducing pain and easing symptoms. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on June 3rd and, once completed, it will hopefully improve Jane's quality of life. Jane's aunt says: "I wouldn't wish for my niece's future to be affected by her condition. That is why we are here, so that she can live a normal, healthy life."

$1,500raised
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Kimberly is a happy and active two-year-old girl from Kenya. She was brought to our medical partner's care center, AIC CURE Hospital, by her mother. When Kimberly was about one year and three months old, her mother started noticing that she was losing balance while walking. At the time, she thought it was related to a previous illness, a kidney failure, that Kimberly experienced at two weeks old. During a routine clinic visit, her mother raised concerns about the condition, and was advised to enroll Kimberly into physiotherapy, to strengthen her spine. However, the therapy did not yield the desired improvement. An X-ray was later performed, which confirmed the diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), an idiopathic condition characterized by abnormal development of the hip joint in an otherwise healthy child. The family was subsequently referred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The family made their way to KNH, but due to insufficient funds, Kimberly's mother was unable to make the necessary arrangements for her treatment. Weeks later, her mother learned about AIC CURE Hospital from a friend who advised her to seek treatment there. Kimberly had been finding it difficult to walk long distances, run, or play for extended periods compared to other children her age. Physicians at AIC CURE Hospital have determined that Kimberly should undergo a hip reduction surgery, which involves repositioning the head of the femur bone back into the original position within the pelvis. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on June 4th and, once completed, will hopefully improve Kimberly's quality of life. Her mother shares, "I am so worried about my baby going into the operating room, but knowing that she will be able to walk and play like others, gives me relief."

$1,293raised
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Beryl is a cheerful six-year-old girl from Kenya. She is the seventh born in her family of nine children. Her mother is a single parent working hard to raise and educate her children. Beryl has clubfoot of the left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape, which causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Beryl's mother noticed a difference in her gait when she was between 1.5 and 2 years old. She brought Beryl to a nearby health facility, where she was given medication, but no physical treatment was done, and it had no impact on her condition. Unable to pursue further treatment at the time, Beryl's mother remained very worried to see her child having difficulty walking and facing stigma from her peers at school. Beryl's mother later learned about our medical partner's surgical program from people in her village who had similar conditions and were able to receive successful treatment. Beryl's mother immediately reached out to our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital, to schedule Beryl for treatment. After facing isolation during some games at school, like jumping rope, Beryl is happy to see kids with a similar condition to hers being active. She shared her excitement about joining her friends in games once she is able to walk more easily. On June 10th, surgeons at AIC Cure International Hospital will perform clubfoot repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Beryl's surgery, which will help improve her mobility, self-esteem, and ease of attending school. Beryl's mother said, "I will be able to reach my full provision potential when Beryl fully recovers, as I will not have to worry much about taking her to hospitals and clinics."

$1,286raised
Fully funded